Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Lai
//ˈlaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19813 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lai |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
Lai through the decades
- Lai peaked in 1981, when 21 babies were named Lai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1992–2015), use of Lai has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.